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Social Studies That Also Teach Social Skills
Our specialized Social Studies curriculum teachers academics alongside social skills relevant to students' real lives.
Year One:
6th Grade Pre- and Ancient History
Students explore concepts related to self-management and awareness as they learn more about how civilizations in the ancient world adapted to meet the needs of their citizens. Reading and writing are highlighted while studying The Hero's Journey and using the Epic of Gilgamesh as a guide to creating their own stories..
Year Two:
7th Grade World History in the Middle Ages
Students explore topics of identity and build social-awareness as they study interpersonal relationships and nation building during the Middle Ages. Through historical and modern novels, short stories, and poems, students will explore how these topics relate to their own experiences.
Year Three:
United States Government and Civics
Responsible decision-making skills are developed as students study early American history and participate in a civic engagement project that address enduring issues in our country today. Virtual fieldtrips and excerpts of early American texts support students' research skills.
How are Our Social Studies Lesson Structured?
Each lesson is a part of a larger unit connected to a specific topic of history and development, making planning and pacing easy.
Included in each unit are:
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Lesson plans, complete with links to everything you need to be successful in your instruction
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Vocabulary activities to pre-teach material and guide your students as they learn
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Guiding questions to promote curiosity and student learning
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Student handouts and graphic organizers to help students remain engaged
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Readings and background information for students and teachers.
When We Share, Everyone Wins
Present Education aims to help build a more vibrant and collaborative learning community by providing teachers with the tools to do their jobs effectively. We believe every teacher and student should have access to high-quality materials, and can provide a sliding payment scale for underserved schools and districts. Please inquire directly to find the plan that best suits your school's needs.
If you would like to support this movement, and the creation of new materials and units, please contact us!